Living in Ronan, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ronan · Census data 2020–2024
Ronan has 2,001 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $42,298 (42% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $225,500, the median rent is $880/month.
Ronan at a glance
- Population
- 2,001
- Median age
- 37.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $42,298State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $225,500State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $880/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Ronan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ronan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ronan the median home value is $225,500, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,213 a month in housing costs.
Ronan median household income
The median household income in Ronan is $42,298 and the income per person is $25,760. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Ronan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 847
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.49
Ronan demographics
- Population
- 2,001
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 769
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ronan ›
Education in Ronan
20% of adults 25 and older in Ronan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ronan
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.3%
Ronan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronan | 2,001 | $42,298 | $225,500 | $880 |
| Pablo | 1,632 | $36,400 | $256,700 | $793 |
| Charlo | 306 | $40,469 | $210,800 | $843 |
| Polson | 5,428 | $53,418 | $356,300 | $912 |
| Jette | 218 | $49,219 | $579,900 | — |
| St. Ignatius | 977 | $50,000 | $250,000 | $842 |
| Finley Point | 479 | $65,972 | $555,100 | $1,034 |
| Kings Point | 274 | $75,147 | $1,509,100 | — |
| Old Agency | 129 | $45,750 | — | $550 |
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What is the median household income in Ronan, MT?
The median household income in Ronan is $42,298, 42% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ronan?
The median home value in Ronan is $225,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Ronan?
The median gross rent in Ronan is $880 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Ronan, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in Ronan?
The median age in Ronan is 37.7 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Ronan?
The average commute to work in Ronan is 15 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ronan?
The unemployment rate in Ronan is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ronan?
20% of adults in Ronan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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